Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ King Orchards in Antrim County reported that its peach and apricot crop was exceptional this Labor Day despite challenges like hail damage—warm days and cool nights helped the fruits ripen and be picked on time, so residents should enjoy them soon. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers at Suttons Bay Elementary are updating classroom layouts to help students learn better. Michael Pearson and Lisa Murphy design spaces for group work and safe zones for independent exploration — efforts that build organizational and social skills. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City law enforcement is watching traffic as students return to school and adjust to busy roads—local safety is a top focus during the back-to-school period. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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140th Anniversary Celebration — Beth Shalom
5:30-9 p.m. — Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate community with art exhibits, dinner, and socializing.
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Paul Graham
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